A mindfulness group for medical out-patients with either brain tumours, colorectal cancer or acute neuropathic pain: a feasibility study

Interventions: Mindfulness Group treatment
-Two hour sessions occur once a week for four weeks, with recommended formal mindfulness practice of 15-30 minutes most days.
Session content:
Session 1: Introduction to the course, Mindful Eating, Body Scan, Role of thinking, Pleasant events, Home practice
Session 2: Body Scan, Practice Review, Mindful Movement, Exploring Aversion, Home practice
Session 3: Sitting meditation, Practice review, What is thinking? Interpersonal mindfulness, Walking, Home practice
Session 4: Mindful moment, Sitting Meditation, Practice review, Taking care of yourself, Final reflections
- Facilitators are therapists accredited in mindfulness treatments.
- Adherence will be monitored using a checklist of techniques covered.
Primary outcome(s): Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale: % change from pre-treatment[Week 4]
Study Design: Purpose: Treatment; Allocation: Non-randomised trial; Masking: Open (masking not used);Assignment: Single group;Type of endpoint: Safety/efficacy